Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Dover, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Dover and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dover
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Typical surveys look at water that travels before it shows and stains that keep coming back, across ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces.
In a town like Dover, the roofs that are hardest to see are frequently on taller buildings, steep slopes or the backs of terraces. A drone can take close-up photos of them, and thermal imaging can show patterns of heat loss or trapped moisture. Both depend on the weather on the day. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Dover (CT17, CT16, CT15, CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Dover
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dover?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Dover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Dover as anywhere else.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Nearby places to Dover
Other services in Dover
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dover
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Dover. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A survey in Dover needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Dover
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Extensions and dormers on homes around Dover often hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Dover
Dover lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Andrew Buckland: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Dover means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. Take a building like Shatterlocks Infant School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Dover is in Kent. In Dover, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Dover is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across CT17, CT16, CT15 and CT14 for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on London Road, High Street and Church Road or a nearby road, we can help. You will find Dover on the A2 and A20, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Dover include River (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile south), Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Whitfield (1 mile north) and Temple Ewell (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Dover has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Dover
We work in homes and buildings around Connaught Park, The Bull pub and St Edmund's Catholic School. The closest station to Dover is Dover Priory station, about 0.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Dover Western Heights.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.